Why should educators use Web 2.0 Tools? Brainstorming by session attendees:
engage students
communicate with others
engage the brain
differentiate instruction
Collaboration and Communication Tools
Blogs- Weblogs- allow for sharing, give opinions
Some examples of uses in education- share resources, discussions, journals, diary http://www.technorati.com/pop/blogs
Wikis- objective, not opinions collaborative- everyone writes, everyone edits
Some educational uses: glossary, encyclopedia, group project, journal, class syllabus
Create wikis: Wikispaces Wetpaint wiki PB wiki
LinkedIn is an online network of more than 25 million experienced professionals from around the world.
SpeakLike is an multilingual translation service where you type in your language , and others see it in their language.
Ning is an online service to create, customize, and share a social network.
Twitter- Social networking and microblogging service utilizing instant messaging, SMS or a web interface.
Organizational and Task Management
Doodle helps scheduling meetings and other appointments. Doodle is simple, quick , free and requires no registration
Flowchart.com- Online real time collaboration Flowchart software. Flowcharting made easy!
Gliffyis a web-based collaborative graphic organizer that allows students and teachers to create many types of diagrams.
Remember the Milk- Manage and locate your tasks, collaborate, make a list, set reminders
Jott.com’s voice-to-text services allow you to capture thoughts, create to-dos, set reminders, and send emails & text messages - all with a simple phone call.
The Wonderful World of Web 2.0- Tools to Enhance Learning
Agenda
October 16, 2008- 1:30-2:15 PM
Welcome and Introductions
Overview of Web 2.0 Tools
What is Web 2.0?
Simple definition- Tools on the Internet that are interactive, social, collaborative
go2web20 is a collection of Web 2.0 resources
Top 100 tools for Learning 2008
Why should educators use Web 2.0 Tools?
Brainstorming by session attendees:
engage students
communicate with others
engage the brain
differentiate instruction
Collaboration and Communication Tools
Blogs- Weblogs- allow for sharing, give opinions
Some examples of uses in education- share resources, discussions, journals, diary
http://www.technorati.com/pop/blogs
Create blogs:
Edublogs
Classblogmeister
Example of blogs
Vicky Davis- teacher
http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/
Adora's Blog- 10 year old student
www.adorasvitak.com/Blog.html
Blog resource:
Blogging Tips for beginners
www.problogger.net/archives/2006/0/14/blogging-for-beginners-2/
Wikis- objective, not opinions
collaborative- everyone writes, everyone edits
Some educational uses: glossary, encyclopedia, group project, journal, class syllabus
Create wikis:
Wikispaces
Wetpaint wiki
PB wiki
Examples of wikis in education:
http://reallysimple.wikispaces.com/
Mark Wagner's space- great resources and presentations about Web 2.0 tools
http://redlionsssci.wikispaces.com/
This wiki is being used for AP high school students
Webtools4u2use
Excellent wiki- learn more about Web 2.0 tools and their value in education
http://musicoftheturbulentdecade1960s.pbwiki.com/
A wiki created as an example of how teachers can use Project based learning with web 2.0 tools
Social bookmarking
mybookmarks
diigo
delicious
Photosharing
Picasa- find, edit and share photos
Bubbleshare- create and share slide shows and more
Flickr- photosharing and more
Slideshare allows you to post PowerPoint presentations and share them.
This PowerPoint presentation is available on Slideshare
Google Tools
GoogleTools for Educators
Social Networking
LinkedIn is an online network of more than 25 million experienced professionals from around the world.
SpeakLike is an multilingual translation service where you type in your language , and others see it in their language.
Ning is an online service to create, customize, and share a social network.
Twitter- Social networking and microblogging service utilizing instant messaging, SMS or a web interface.
Organizational and Task Management
Doodle helps scheduling meetings and other appointments. Doodle is simple, quick , free and requires no registration
Flowchart.com- Online real time collaboration Flowchart software. Flowcharting made easy!
Gliffyis a web-based collaborative graphic organizer that allows students and teachers to create many types of diagrams.
Remember the Milk- Manage and locate your tasks, collaborate, make a list, set reminders
Jott.com’s voice-to-text services allow you to capture thoughts, create to-dos, set reminders, and send emails & text messages - all with a simple phone call.
Fun
Wordle
Closing: Questions/Comments/Survey